Jun
8th

The Hardest Truth to Accept

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My Mother and my Father with me on my wedding day.

I don’t know how to begin with this. It was three years ago when me and my elder sister went back to my country because my mother died of stroke.  I  always remember her last words until now when we last speak over the phone “when will you come back?”. Continue reading »

Apr
6th

We’re Back Home From Vacation

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Erika with her cousins

Its been  a month since my last post, finally we are back last Saturday from a long vacation from the Philippines. It was hard for me to leave my father in his situation who has a Prostate cancer (and not a mild stroke as first predicted). Continue reading »

Mar
5th

Changes, Updates and Vacation

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Hi I’m Erika’s mom, as you can see the banner of this blog had changed into Erika’s World and B’coz I’m a Baby now is a sub-title. Starting from this post I decided to write from my own points of view Continue reading »

Jan
7th

Cousins, Sister and Friends

We  been away for first few days of this year, every new year and Obon season we’re going to my fathers hometown for their family reunion.

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This was taken last December 31, 2008 with

Osechi Ryouri for the holiday.

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Jan
1st

Welcome Year 2009

As the New Year unfolds

May you blessed with the joy of new beginnings

Prosperity to live life to the fullest

Serene Moments to bring peace and happiness

May each new day bring for a new joy and new hopes

Happy New Year to Everyone!

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Its been a very long holiday for us and this year this will be my  first post.  This morning three of us went to the nearest Jinja and offered a pray to Kamisama hoping this new year will be good for us. We hope for  Blessings and good health, and no accidents nor unwanted things to come.

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Nov
14th

Tadaima

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Ferry boat Terminal

Tadaima is a Japanese word use when someone came back to his own house which means “I’m home” and the usual response to this is okaerinasai means “welcome back” or “welcome home”. So I’m home now after three days of staying in Okinawa with mom and dad. Although its a little late here is the summary and some photos of  our trip. Continue reading »

Nov
5th

A Trip to Okinawa

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This coming Saturday November 8 Dad will go to his company’s travel to Okinawa and fortunately me and mom can go with him. This will be my first trip so mom although excited is a little bit worried for me and now busy preparing for our baggage and needs. Continue reading »